OSP publishes 2026 trial calendar

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has released its trial calendar for 2026, outlining hearing dates for a number of ongoing criminal cases involving alleged corruption, abuse of public office, and related financial offences.

The schedule, which was made public through the OSP’s official communication channels, sets out the next procedural steps in several high-profile prosecutions that have attracted public attention. The OSP said the calendar is intended to keep the public informed about the progress of its cases, noting that all dates remain subject to court direction.

One of the cases listed is The Republic v. Kenneth Ofori-Atta & Others, which has been scheduled for hearing on January 29, 2026. The former Minister for Finance is facing multiple charges arising from alleged financial impropriety during his time in office.

Also featured on the calendar is The Republic v. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid & 9 Others, with hearing dates spread across February 2026. The case relates to alleged extortion involving oil marketing companies during Mr Abdul-Hamid’s tenure at the National Petroleum Authority.

Proceedings in The Republic v. Adjenim Boateng Adjei are slated for January 27, 28 and 29, 2026, while The Republic v. Charles Bissue & 2 Others is expected to be heard between late January and early February 2026. Mr Bissue, a former public official, is standing trial over alleged extortion-related offences.

Additional cases listed include The Republic v. Sumaila Abdul Rahman and Others, The Republic v. Issah Seidu & 3 Others, and The Republic v. Ibrahim Kofi Sessah & Another, with hearing dates scheduled between February and March 2026.

The OSP emphasised that the publication of the calendar forms part of its broader transparency measures and reiterated its commitment to prosecuting cases in accordance with due process and the rule of law.

Ken Ofori-Atta was previously declared a fugitive by the Office of the Special Prosecutor after failing to return to Ghana following a trip to the United States, where he said he was seeking medical care.

An arrest warrant remains in force to secure his return to Ghana to face trial.

Mr Ofori-Atta is also facing extradition proceedings in the United States, where he has remained in detention since January 6, this year, after officials of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested him. His American visa was revoked in July 2025, following a formal extradition request by the Government of Ghana in connection with corruption-related charges.